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Community Connections
Below you will find samples of newsletters and other tools for communicating with parents.  Click on the headings for examples of community connections.

Highland Park Senior High Guidance Notes  Guidance Notes is a monthly newsletter sent out by the HPSH school counseling office to keep parents informed about important milestones and upcoming events.  A template is provided here

Minnesota Colleges & IB Credit (click to link)  One of the many benefits of taking International Baccalaureate coursework is that several colleges will grant credit for passing IB test scores.  This can create confusion, however, since all colleges set their own policy regarding credit for IB.  This handout clarifies the policies of Minnesota colleges regarding credit for IB testing.  Thanks Harding counselors!

Senior Fall Status Letter (click to Harding letter, click to Highland letter)  Ever fall high school guidance counselors send a letter summarizing remaining gradaution requirements to all of their seniors.  Here are a few examples of these form letters that can be adapted to your school's specific needs.  Thanks Harding & Highland counselors!